Hi All,
Im looking at buying some widened 15' steel wheels for my 66 stepnose. I reckon they look fantastic but Ive read a few comments from people saying that all steel rims are dangerous as the steel flexes more than Aluminium and ulitimately cracks
The Widened rims are apparently even more dangerous than the standard one.
Id be very interested to hear from others on the subject as id like to buy these but are a bit concerned now about safety.
I would imagine this would be of oncern to quite a few owners as there are plenty of cars around with the original narrow steelies and I've seen quite a few photos of the widened ones in use so maybe they are not as big a problem as people make them out to be.
Id never use them on a track but I spose brisk, spirited driving in the hills is certainly on the cards for any self respecting 105 owner and the stresses involded in a fast country drive probably get quite high too.
Any thoughts.....happy with them and checked for cracks but all OK ....or 'I was driving down my local road one day and BANG...one wheel fell apart.
Cheers
Timbo
Im looking at buying some widened 15' steel wheels for my 66 stepnose. I reckon they look fantastic but Ive read a few comments from people saying that all steel rims are dangerous as the steel flexes more than Aluminium and ulitimately cracks
The Widened rims are apparently even more dangerous than the standard one.
Id be very interested to hear from others on the subject as id like to buy these but are a bit concerned now about safety.
I would imagine this would be of oncern to quite a few owners as there are plenty of cars around with the original narrow steelies and I've seen quite a few photos of the widened ones in use so maybe they are not as big a problem as people make them out to be.
Id never use them on a track but I spose brisk, spirited driving in the hills is certainly on the cards for any self respecting 105 owner and the stresses involded in a fast country drive probably get quite high too.
Any thoughts.....happy with them and checked for cracks but all OK ....or 'I was driving down my local road one day and BANG...one wheel fell apart.
Cheers
Timbo
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